crucial for firm success. Existing research differentiates between the breadth (diversity) and depth (intensity) with which …-house R&D strengthens the depth of a firm's search strategy while external R&D activities (e.g. contract research) increase …

Valuable knowledge emerges increasingly outside of firm boundaries, in particular in public research institutions and … optimizing their collaboration strategies. We argue conceptually that firms need diverse (broad) and highly developed (deep … findings show that formal forms of interaction (joint/contract) research provide the best balance between joint knowledge …

Valuable knowledge emerges increasingly outside of firm boundaries, in particular in public research institutions and … optimizing their collaboration strategies. We argue conceptually that firms need diverse (broad) and highly developed (deep … findings show that formal forms of interaction (joint/contract) research provide the best balance between joint knowledge …

competitive. It is increasingly emerging outside of firm boundaries. Universities and public research institutions have been … design their interactions with universities to acquire knowledge and apply it successfully. We extend existing research on … set of potential interactions ranging from informal contacts and licensing to personnel exchange and joint research …

Many modern firms compete globally. However, research into whether foreignness is an asset or a liability in … recommendations for research and practice based on these findings. …